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Do Self-Storage REITs Deserve Space in Your Portfolio?
Self-storage is an overlooked area of the real estate market, even though demand is strong. Investors can get in on the action through a REIT.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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Trump Signals Plan to Ban Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes
The president says the move could improve housing affordability. Here’s what the data show about investor ownership, recent buying trends and what it could mean for homebuyers.
By Carla Ayers
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10 Cheapest Places To Live in Florida
Property Tax Make your Florida vacation spot a place for daily living — these counties have the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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How a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Works
You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
By Emma Patch
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We're retired and mortgage-free, but he wants to downsize.
We've paid off our mortgage, have $970K in savings and $5K each month from Social Security. Kiplinger asked wealth planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington
Property Tax Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Key Expenses to Know
Selling a home isn’t free. Learn about the most common — and often overlooked — costs involved in selling your house, from agent fees to prep work.
By Daniel Bortz
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Fixed vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?
real estate Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
By Donna LeValley
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Is Fear Blocking Your Desire to Retire Abroad? What to Know
Careful planning encompassing location, income, health care and visa paperwork can make it all manageable. A financial planner lays it all out.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
